Reflections

Coming home from a trip from my home state of Wisconsin, which is beautiful in its own right, I was welcomed back with warm temperatures and the smell of another spring fast approaching. This will be my second spring in Hood River, and while standing on the back porch of the house that we once cursed about having to move into, the view has once again taken my breath away. Its funny how a moment of solitude can put everything into perspective and help one find a certain peace that is not obtainable until true happiness overwhelms you. A number of events have brought me to this place, but recently just realizing how fortunate I have been, and what great family and great friends I have surrounded myself with. This was the view tonight that I found gratitude in-